Neil drives a Tesla Model Y LR 2022.
This is Neil’s first electric car, he’s owned the Model Y from new and drives 20,000-30,000 miles annually. The current mileage of the car is between 30,000-40,000 miles and he achieves 300 miles from a full charge.
Why did you choose the Tesla Model Y?
Access to Tesla charging infrastructure, reliability & simplicity.
Positives
- Simple
- looks good
- access to charging infrastructure.
Negatives
- Nothing
Compared to when you first bought the car, does your battery still charge at the same rate & do you still get the same range?
Yes
Have you experienced any faults with the car? If so, what have they been?
None
What are the standout technological features of the car?
- Autopilot
- sentry mode (exterior cameras)
- app access.
Surprise us! Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about this electric car
Drunk & sub boot.
What’s the biggest or funniest myth you’ve heard about EVs?
The batteries die in 3 years.
What electric car(s) are you interested in next and why?
Tesla Model Y – refresh when it comes, I wouldn’t choose any other car.
What public charging networks would you recommend to others and why?
- Tesla
- Fastned
- IONITY
- TotalEnergies
- Last Mile Solutions.
Please itemise where you’re saving money (or not) owning & running a Tesla Model Y
‘Fuel’ costs saving us £3,000 a year. I’m running a car and a house (no gas) for £1,100 a year. We have an ASHP AND 30kW battery storage.
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